[Clever girl. And if Astarion weren't so much as half as practiced at this dance as she is after two full centuries of it, that final question would prove disastrously sharp-edged.
As things are, however, dear little Arlynn's left herself an unintended opening. A chance to parry (not to mention insult) and dare the poor creature to tip her hand by demanding that desired story a second time, once Astarion sets her cloaked back against the shadowed wall behind her— and grins.]
Ah, it is so hard to keep track of all the minor houses these days. I'm afraid I've lost the stomach for committing my memory to everything that doesn't last....
[And with a glance towards the group— ] Oh but it's almost dusk, isn't it? You lot must be in the midst of a sea of terribly important business here in the Upper City before nightfall, tsk— and here I am shamelessly keeping you preoccupied.
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As things are, however, dear little Arlynn's left herself an unintended opening. A chance to parry (not to mention insult) and dare the poor creature to tip her hand by demanding that desired story a second time, once Astarion sets her cloaked back against the shadowed wall behind her— and grins.]
Ah, it is so hard to keep track of all the minor houses these days. I'm afraid I've lost the stomach for committing my memory to everything that doesn't last....
[And with a glance towards the group— ] Oh but it's almost dusk, isn't it? You lot must be in the midst of a sea of terribly important business here in the Upper City before nightfall, tsk— and here I am shamelessly keeping you preoccupied.